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Donaldson

Minnesota · 20 residents · 0.227 sq mi
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Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 71.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20
−51%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+47%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0163248651990201020202024Donaldson
20245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,229
+74%since 2000
from $11,637 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
71.4%
+63.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information28.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
18.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(2)
Asian5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.1%(7)
Diversity Score
33
+457%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
28.6%
−60.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−84.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donaldson, Minnesota?

Donaldson, Minnesota has about 20 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Donaldson, Minnesota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Donaldson, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Donaldson, Minnesota?

About 71.4% of people in Donaldson, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Donaldson, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Donaldson, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -64 percent over that period.

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